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Note: Interesting history on this one. As best as we can tell, this peak in our First Edition Garrett & Martin, ninth printing, was ranked #285 with an elevation of 13,460 ft. In the Third Edition used for this site, it was ranked #277 with an elevation of 13,463 ft. LoJ has kept an interpolated elevation of 13,460 ft. and ranked it at #281. We're not sure how G & M came up with the 13,463 elev. As of 2022, Lidar has given this summit an elevation of 13,457 ft. LoJ has then ranked it #285.
A fairly remote, easy, Class 2 summit in the heart of the central Sawatch that requires 4WD for either of two possible approaches unless you want to hike extra miles. Our route includes this summit with several other summits located around Lincoln Creek on the west side of Independence Pass. Do not confuse this summits previous elevation of 13,460 with another of the same elevation over near Sayres Benchmark.